A United States lawmaker, Rep. Riley Moore, has confirmed that the US military launched about 12 Tomahawk missiles against terrorist targets in Sokoto State, Nigeria.
Nigerian Newssphere reports that the operation took place on Christmas night, with US forces working alongside Nigerian security agencies to neutralize terrorists responsible for attacks in parts of the country.
Initial reactions from some security analysts suggested the strikes may have missed their targets, claiming the missiles landed in areas without known terrorist hideouts. However, fresh details that emerged on Friday night indicated that several terrorists were killed during the joint operation involving the US and Nigerian militaries.
Speaking during an interview on Fox News on Friday, Rep. Moore, who represents Virginia’s Second District, described the operation as successful and aimed at curbing extremist violence in Nigeria.
“For the past two Christmases, Christians have been murdered in Nigeria,” Moore said. “This year, thanks to President Trump, radical Islamic terrorists were on the receiving end of 12 Tomahawk missiles as a present.
“The successful strikes on ISIS, in coordination with the Nigerian government, are just the first step to secure the country and end the slaughter of our brothers and sisters in Christ.”
